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Proportion
01
proportion, rapport
the relation between things (or parts of things) with respect to their comparative quantity, magnitude, or degree
02
proportion
the result obtained when one quantity considered in relation to the whole
Exemples
The proportion of students to teachers in the school allows for personalized attention.
La proportion d'élèves par enseignant dans l'école permet une attention personnalisée.
03
proportion, rapport
a principle of design that refers to the relationship of the size, shape, and quantity of different elements in a composition
Exemples
Her painting felt off because the proportion of the foreground to the background was uneven.
Sa peinture semblait étrange car la proportion du premier plan par rapport à l'arrière-plan était inégale.
04
proportion, harmonie
the harmonious or balanced relationship among the parts of something in size, amount, or degree
Exemples
The sculpture ’s beauty lies in its proportion and symmetry.
La beauté de la sculpture réside dans sa proportion et sa symétrie.
05
proportion
harmonious arrangement or relation of parts or elements within a whole (as in a design)
to proportion
01
proportionner, ajuster proportionnellement
to adjust the size or amount of something so it relates correctly to other elements
Transitive: to proportion sth
Exemples
Engineers proportioned the bridge's supports to evenly distribute weight.
Les ingénieurs ont proportionné les supports du pont pour répartir uniformément le poids.
02
proportionner, harmoniser
to design or shape something to have visually pleasing or harmonious relationships between its parts
Transitive: to proportion sth
Exemples
Her dress was elegantly proportioned, with a fitted bodice and flowing skirt.
Sa robe était proportionnée avec élégance, avec un corsage ajusté et une jupe fluide.
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